I got both this week and it works really well..... the caddy has its own fan and also USB2.0 & eSATA port out.......Its usually the caddy that will fail so you just throw it and get a new one...you can't do this with the maxtor as to open it means the warranty is void...also if you send it to them the will want a hefty fee to recover the data...

just some thoughts

Still voted hot for those who dont want to make up their own and the Manufacturer 5 years warranty